IST professor Lee Giles selected as outstanding academic leader in data
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C. Lee Giles, professor emeritus in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology, was recognized by CDO Magazine for his contributions to the field of data science.
Celebrating 30 years of Penn State’s transportation engineering conference
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On Dec. 11-13, transportation professionals from around the country gathered at the Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center for the 30th anniversary of the Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute’s biggest event, the Transportation Engineering and Safety Conference (TESC).
Undergraduates can now apply for a summer 2025 Engagement Grant
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Undergraduates from all campuses and academic disciplines can apply for funding from the Student Engagement Network for a wide range of projects, research and more. Groups also can apply for funding.
Alum’s undergraduate research drives passion for healthy transit
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Women and gender non-binary students’ likeliness to walk or bike in campus settings was almost 30% lower than their male counterparts, despite the known benefits of bicycling. Emily Dzieniszewski, a 2021 Penn State graduate, recently published her undergraduate research on this topic.
Series to be held on biostatistics, epidemiology, research design methods
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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute has announced its Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design (BERD) Research Methods Seminar Series schedule for the spring 2025 semester. The series features lectures on fundamental research methods in the fall semester and covers more advanced topics in the spring semester. Statisticians and methodologists from multiple Penn State departments present these seminars.
'Growing Impact' examines sustainable cement replacements
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The January episode of “Growing Impact” discusses cement replacements made from leftover agricultural materials that could be more environmentally friendly.
Growing Impact: Low-carbon cement from farm waste
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Cement, a major component of concrete, is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions. Researchers are exploring agricultural waste as a potential alternative to cement, aiming to reduce carbon footprint while also finding new uses for farm byproducts. However, the feasibility and effectiveness of this solution depend on the collaboration between researchers and farming communities.
Penn College ready to empower at the Pennsylvania Farm Show
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“Powering Pennsylvania” is the theme for the 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show, set for Jan. 4-11 at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, and Pennsylvania College of Technology will be in attendance, sharing its empowering possibilities.
Penn State Cocoziello Institute celebrates trustee’s philanthropic gift
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The Penn State Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation held its inaugural Impact and Insights Reception at One Vanderbilt in Manhattan on Nov. 6. The event brought together Penn State alumni, faculty and influential figures from the real estate and financial sectors in New York's tri-state area. A highlight of the reception was the announcement of a gift to support the institute by Robert Fenza, Penn State trustee and Cocoziello Institute Advisory Board member.
New Kensington faculty and staff honored for publications, awards
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Penn State New Kensington honored campus faculty and staff at the 22nd Faculty Research Reception held in the Elizabeth S. Blissell Library on Dec. 4. In addition to recognizing faculty and staff publication and awards, this year’s event also featured a panel of faculty researchers who offered remarks and answered questions from attendees.
WATCH: Mixing up carbon-neutral concrete solutions in the College of Engineering
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Due to its massive scale of production, concrete’s environmental impact is significant: It accounts for 8% of the globe’s total annual carbon dioxide emissions. In the Penn State College of Engineering, researchers are working to reduce that number through innovations in manufacturing and carbon capture and storage.
Rural communities may be especially impacted by essential places closing
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Two new studies led by Penn State researchers analyzed the experiences of residents in a rural Pennsylvania community after the closure of several essential places.